Best Odds: 8/15
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Looking to extend on their 100% start this weekend, Manchester City will travel to the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon when they meet West Ham.
West Ham
Starting with the hosts, while West Ham might have made real history last season as they were crowned Europa Conference League champions, the Hammers certainly struggled with their domestic stability. Firmly at the heart of a shock relegation scrap and only just about limping their way over the finish line, it appeared that David Moyes had a huge amount of pressure on his shoulders. However, heading into September’s international break with a deserved 2-1 win away at top-flight returners Luton, the one-time Manchester United boss has seen his side come roaring back this time around. Laying down a real statement of intent last month as they landed back-to-back 3-1 victories against Chelsea and Brighton respectively, Moyes’ men should be relishing a return to Premier League action this weekend. Mustering 10 points from their opening four domestic appearances, the Hammers will be desperate to spring a heavyweight upset on Saturday afternoon.
Team News
Making a second-half debut away at Luton earlier in the month after securing a £38million move from Dutch giants Ajax, Mohamed Kudus could be handed a full Premier League start on Saturday afternoon.
Already notching three Premier League strikes, England international Jarrod Bowen will once again spearhead Moyes’ attack alongside Michail Antonio. Cementing his spot at the Hammers’ number-one this season, former PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola will start between the sticks here.
Manchester City
As for the visitors, heading into September’s international break with a routine 5-1 romp at home against Fulham, Manchester City find themselves enjoying yet another Premier League purple patch. Making major history back in June as they became the first English club since 1999 to be crowned treble champions, Pep Guardiola’s superstar squad will simply be looking to lay down another marker in east London. Winning each of their opening four Premier League appearances this season and the only top-flight club that can boast a 100% start to proceedings, the one-time Barcelona boss has certainly seen his side come flying out of the traps. Opening the 2023/24 campaign as they landed a 3-0 victory away at Burnley, it is no secret that the Sky Blues are tipped as a standout contender to make even more Premier League history this season. Already notching 11 strikes on their four-match winning run, City will be hoping to widen their buffer over the chasing pack here.
Team News
Bagging a second-half hat-trick against Fulham prior to the international break, attacking talisman Erling Haaland will spearhead Guardiola’s charge on Saturday afternoon.
Both still dealing with respective injury issues, Manchester City will travel to the London Stadium without Kevin De Bruyne and John Stones. However, making his full City debut against Fulham on September 2nd, summer arrival and Belgium international Jeremy Doku will be hoping to keep his spot here.
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